English and European Ceramics and Glass - 8th March 2011

Lot 164

A good pearlware bust of Voltaire c.1795

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £400

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Description

A good pearlware bust of Voltaire c.1795, after the 1718 painting by Nicolas de Largillière, his head turned slightly to dexter, raised on a waisted and titled socle, 21cm. Paper label for the collection of Sir Alfred Owen, New Hall, Walmley.